The Inkosi is a family of folding knives that will claim the position of Chief alongside the iconic Sebenza. This design continues to push the characteristics of the Integral Lock, blade strength, pivot and lock tolerances as well as overall ergonomics. This model features the Insingo blade, meaning "razor" in Zulu, and is a Chris Reeve adaptation of the traditional Wharncliffe blade, a utility blade with excellent slicing capabilities.

A carefully developed hollow grind, strengthened pivot, and sturdy lock up were the starting points for this family of Inkosi folding knives. While challenging the standards of the Integral Lock, the Inkosi is the most overbuilt knife of its kind, a true testament of strength. Using a ceramic ball as an interface for the lock bar to the blade tang, it ensures a lifetime of consistent lock up.

This is the first time Chris Reeve has been able to use twin, oversized washers with an Integral lock. The washer diameter is wider than the blade securing zero sideways play. With larger lubrication holes there is even less surface area of friction. With the Large Hollow Grind technology, they use a shallow radius to add more strength to the blade, making it halfway between a flat grind and a standard hollow grind.

Features

At 97 HRC, the strength of the ceramic ball end lock provides a lifetime of consistent lock up

Mounted pocket clip rests on the back face, eliminating the possibility of pressure on the lockbar and provides a more ergonomic grip

Large hollow grind, a more shallow radiused grind, provides a combination of strength from a flat grind with proven sharpening longevity from a hollow grind

Twin over-sized Phosphor-bronze washers

Slip through stop pin

Large pivot

Specifications

Blade Length: 3.60"

Closed Length: 4.80"

Overall Length: 8.40"

Blade Material: CPM-S35VN Stainless Steel

Blade Thickness: 0.140"

Blade Hardness: 59-60 HRC

Blade Style: Insingo

Blade Grind: Large Hollow

Blade Finish: Stonewash

Handle Material: 6Al4V Titanium with Black Canvas Micarta Inlays

Handle Scale Thickness: 0.150"

Locking Mechanism: Frame Lock

Pivot Assembly: Washers

Pocket Clip: Titanium (Tip-Up, Right Carry)

Double Thumb Lug: Titanium

Stop Pin, Pivot Pin, Backspacer: Stainless Steel

Weight: 4.96 oz. (140 g)

Designer: Chris Reeve

Made in the USA

Badges

Semi-Custom
Semi-Custom or Mid-Tech knives are knives produced by a process in which the designer has more direct--but not complete--involvement; parts of these knives may still have been made by others.

Frame Lock
Developed by Chris Reeve, it functions like a liner lock but the lock is comprised of one of the handle scales. It's an extremely strong and easy to manipulate lock.

Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.

S35VN
A tougher steel than S30V, it retains the excellent corrosive properties and ability to take an edge, but improves on the ability to hold that edge.

Titanium Handles
A nonferrous metal, it's prized for its high strength to weight ratio and is often used on higher end knives.